“Isn’t she the adorable girl from back then?!” —The scary-looking emperor’s inner thoughts are way too sweet to handle…!? Born into a prestigious family of mages, Erestia can only use a single spell. Avoiding the noble social scene, she happily lives as a shut-in, surrounded by her beloved books. That is, until one day—she’s suddenly chosen as the first consort of the emperor, who’s rumored to be cold and merciless! “No way! I don’t want to become empress!” But of course, refusal isn’t an option… and the wedding night arrives. Erestia prepares herself for the worst—only to start hearing something strange: “Ah… even her tearful eyes are adorable…” Wait—why is the emperor’s inner voice overflowing with affection!? Thus begins Erestia’s unexpected life of sweet indulgence from the very man she feared most…